OSTRICH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

ostrich

noun

Definition of ostrich

as in antelope

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Recent Examples of ostrich At high noon, thirty police cars rolled in and parked along the length of road between the ostrich paddocks and the protest camp. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Your medieval psychiatrist might prescribe ostrich liver, or maybe just a walk in the garden. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 King shares that Williams had previously eaten ostrich but had struggled with its low supply. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Clark has raised the big birds since the 1980s, and said the few full-scale ostrich farms around the country are trying to meet a growing demand. — Dylan Lovan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ostrich

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Noun

Animals that are also on the company’s de-extinction to-do list include the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, the ostrich-like moa, and the antelope-like quagga.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
The government also authorized this week the killing of dozens of antelope as part of the initiative, which coincided with Botswana celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain on Wednesday.

— Sello Motseta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of antelope

Noun

Over a 13-month period that included the COVID-19 shutdown, the study identified 232 animal carcasses along the route, including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, squirrels and snakes.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
So was everyone relieved when the new Anaconda turned out to be a meta comedy and not some hardcore snake movie like Beware Boiúna?

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

Now, scientists have identified the extinct crocodile species that lived millions of years before the Egyptians built the structures.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Isaia cashmere scarf, $750; Dior silk tie, $300; Ferragamo calfskin oxfords, $1,590; Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 18-karat pink gold, $27,000; Il Bisonte leather card case, $140; Stefano Ricci crocodile belt, $2,800.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of crocodile

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The chicken’s accompaniment of roasted and pickled vegetables provided a light, pleasant contrast to the meat.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Remove pan from heat and return brussels sprouts and chicken to pan; top with 1 cup salted roasted pecans, coarsely chopped.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of chicken

Noun

Two bright, airy levels showcase gleaming white marble floors and Venetian plaster walls paired with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and exotic alligator and stingray leather accents, plus scenic views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
Suavecito pomade for me, alligator boots and a 100X gray Stetson for my dad.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of alligator

Noun

A little less than 18 months ago, Ukraine carried out a sneak drone attack in which forces smuggled them into Russian territory and waited until the truck that was unknowingly carrying them got close to Russian bases.

— Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
The Bengals answered three minutes later with a nine-play touchdown drive, capped by Burrow’s 1-yard sneak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of sneak

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Slinging a snakeskin print side bag over one shoulder, Lou posed with fellow nepo babies Jaden Smith and Paris Jackson at the event.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026
Also featured in the group is faux ostrich leather on the Air Jordan 14 Retro Low SP, faux snakeskin on the Air Jordan 15 Retro SP and faux stingray on the Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

Noun

That includes macarons, Mille-Feuille (Napoleons), cinnamon buns, cream puffs, eclairs, a variety of tarts, cupcakes, and more.

— Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of cream puff

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